Director Rental Operations

SIXT USA•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At SIXT, the Director of Rental Operations plays a pivotal role in driving performance across the region. In this high-impact role, you’ll lead business-critical initiatives, partner with underperforming locations, and help shape the future of our leadership pipeline. You’ll bring expertise in operations, talent development, and strategic execution — and be part of a team that’s transforming mobility every day.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with at least 2 (junior) or 3 (senior) 3 years of experience in sales and customer service, plus 2 years in a supervisory role (or 5 years' work experience without a degree, including 2 years as a manager in car rental) of relevant experience.
Good supervisory skills.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to communicate in other languages (as a plus).
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
Highly organized.
Excellent customer service skills.
Authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship.
At least 18 years old.
Valid driver's license with a clean record.
Can work 40 + hours per week, including day/evening shifts.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate in other languages

Responsibilities

Drive revenue growth by improving IRPD performance, optimizing fleet utilization, and managing non-revenue operations efficiently.
Lead and develop high-performing teams by coaching managers, addressing performance gaps, and building a strong leadership pipeline.
Deliver a premium customer experience by ensuring service excellence, handling escalations, and maintaining high standards across all locations.
Execute operational excellence by managing the Daily Game Plan, ensuring PCI compliance, and monitoring key regional KPIs.
Lead process improvements and support regional growth by identifying underperformance and implementing strategic solutions.
Oversee risk and security by enforcing fraud prevention, improving labor efficiency, and upholding operational standards.